Stora Enso has completed its inspections of harvesting sites in Finland with high nature values following the environmental violation in Hukkajoki, Finland, on August 15th.
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US Wood Pellet Exports Increase in July
The US exported 874,596.1 metric tons of wood pellets in June, up from 739,277.2 metric tons in June and from 651,698.8 metric tons in July 2023, a Biomass Magazine review of USDA data shows.
Scottish Exports of Timber to Ireland Suspended Due to Discovery of Bark Beetle
Scottland and Ireland have agreed to a precautionary pause preventing all conifer timber with bark on from being transported to Ireland from Scotland’s west coast Pest Free Area.
Vietnam Adopts Ambitious Plan to Increase the Value of Wood and Wood Product Exports
Vietnam aims to increase the value of wood and wood product exports to $20 billion by 2025 and $25 billion by 2030 under a recently adopted national forestry plan, Vietnam Today reported.
Brazilian Exports of Wood-Based Products Increase Year-Over-Year in July
The value of Brazilian exports of wood-based products (except pulp and paper) increased 9.9% year-over-year in July, the ITTO reported.
Stora Enso Suspends Harvesting in All Areas in Finland Where Restrictions Under the Water, Forest, or Nature Conservation Acts Are in Place
Stora Enso announced that an environmental violation that was discovered at a Stora Enso harvesting site on August 15th in Kainuu, Finland. The violation is being investigated as a serious nature conservation crime.
Exports of Southern Pine Lumber Up 20% Year-Over-Year in First Half of 2024
Exports of Southern pine lumber (both treated and untreated) are running 20% ahead of 2023 through the first half of 2024, the USDA and SFPA reported.
UPM Announces Curtailments at Its Kaukas and Kymi Pulp Mills in Finland
UPM is temporarily adjusting production at its UPM Kaukas and UPM Kymi pulp mills in Finland to meet current market conditions.
Sweden’s Södra Raises Prices on Several Timber Products
Södra, Sweden’s largest forest owners’ association, announced it is raising the prices of several timber products as of August 21st.
New Zealand’s Winstone Pulp International Plans to Shut Down Operations Due to High Energy Costs
New Zealand’s Winstone Pulp International said it plans to shut down its entire operation as a result of high wholesale energy prices, RNZ reported.